Coming directly from India, this film has a quite ambitious intention that seeks to start an entire saga.
Dune 2 has been one of the most successful films of 2024. Acclaimed by critics, loved by the public and having swept the world box office, the work of Denis Villeneuve left an indelible mark on the big screen this year. Likewise, in recent months we have also had great science fiction and adventure films like Furiosa, Godzilla and Kong and Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom.
However, also later this year we will have a production from India that has been under the radar on this side of the world, but that will surely be very liked by many fans once it hits theaters. We are talking about Kalki 2898 ADwhich is the most expensive film in the entire history of Indian cinema with a budget that was between 72 and 75 million dollars.
With a duration of 3 hours and 1 minute, Kalki 2898 AD is directed by Nag Ashwin and presents us with an epic story inspired by the Hindu religion, in which Indian megastar Prabhas plays a modern incarnation of Lord Vishnu who arrives to help save the Earth and protect it from the forces of evil.
It is contemplated that this Asian film, beyond recovering its high production cost, It also gives rise to its own cinematographic universe, which will undoubtedly be an innovative concept for Indian cinema. The planned mega-franchise, which will soon be expanded with more films, will cover a period of several thousand years, from the Indian epic Mahabharata to the year of the same name. 2898. Is the concept of this production attractive to you?
Times of India
